Paid work?

blueevie · Jul 4, 2025

Paid work?

Hello members,
I would really appreciate your suggestions.
I am a pensioner in my late seventies, but fit and well. My dear husband is in a nursing home.
I need to make some money to pay down my credit card.

I have tried to apply for part time jobs but have been rejected. I have Uni degrees but have been told they are "too old"
I have tried paid surveys but am mostly found unsuitable.
I do work at elections, but they don't happen all that often.
I'm not a spendthrift. I just own older items that keep breaking down.
And yes, I do volunteer, but I am feeling old and useless.

I would appreciate any suggestions, apart from winning Lotto!

Manamiss 42 · Jul 18, 2025

Have you got in contact with Coles or Woolworth.
I'm 83 and still working. I'm a property manager

Simone Silver · Jul 18, 2025

Hi

I'm in much the same situation with my partner in a nursing home and though I can't suggest any paid work unfortunately, I find turning down the gas hot water system to very low and only heating it up for an hour at off peak times so that it's hot for when i need it, like showering in the morning or dishes later on, can actually cut the gas bill down a fair bit & thus, saves some money for other expenses. I wish you the best of luck with your endeavours for paid work & strength in these hard times

Lynette Kelly · Jul 18, 2025

Have you tried Coles Wollies Kmart in my local area there are many older people. Also babysitting is a great way to earn money the babysitting who looks after my grandson is 82 good luck my best wishes are going your way

mylittletibbies · Jul 18, 2025

Have you tried Bunnings, I've noticed quite a few seniors at the two Bunnings stores I frequent.
Good luck with your efforts.
It's so sad that you find yourself in this situation. This and previous governments should hang their heads in shame that pensioners are left with barely enough to survive on, while they hand out help with cost of living relief to just about everybody else but pensioners.

GrannyJA! · Jul 18, 2025

I guess it depends on things like where you live, population etc. Where I am there are always ads outside shops, cafes etc looking for casual staff.

Southmelbswans · Jul 18, 2025

Best wishes! If you live in a city area as others have said try supermarkets or Bunnings - especially if you know about paint or gardens. Supermarkets tend for juniors but you ne3ver know unless you try!!!

gentlejack · Jul 18, 2025

Coles bunnings etc looking for people but you must to be able to be on your feet for extended periods. Also if you can work weeke ds will be a boost to your chances. Im 78 and coles sent me a invitation to apply for a position (based on an earlier applicatioon)

HappyPam · Jul 18, 2025

Definately Bunnings. Known for employing the over 60's.

HappyPam · Jul 18, 2025

Try contacting the Credit card company and explain your situation - they may reduce the interest or write off some of the capital

Migjohn · Jul 18, 2025

I tried letter box delivery. Small wages, but good exercise. Chose my own small size area. Vehicle? Meal and grocery delivery. Choose your times..pet sitting or walking..

Clancieblue · Jul 18, 2025

Can you sew, some people can't take their jeans up. What about ironing.

Andy Rodman · Jul 18, 2025

Hospitality often has a look for people to work casually. I once worked as a kitchen hand for a while scrubbing pots and baking trays casually.

Suzy Q · Jul 18, 2025

Hospitals : firstly look for Ward Clark’s hours can be flexible full time part time casual and they would teach you the computer side of things, saying that it would pay to have some computer knowledge, also you have Catering and Cleaning departments and Hospital and Health Services which they do inductions before you start plus the money is very good just look into it.

Jersey Girl · Jul 18, 2025

Maybe try a pharmacy. I now work at Chemist Warehouse. They were happy to employ me after some of the younger ones didn't work out.
I love my job, you get to chat to customers as you serve them. Meet some very nice people. Some not so nice too, unfortunately.

orange · Jul 18, 2025

I wish you all the Luck needed..

Jolliffe · Jul 18, 2025

You could become a lollipop lady

blueevie · Jul 18, 2025

Ggood for you,

Manamiss 42 said:
Have you got in contact with Coles or Woolworth.
I'm 83 and still working. I'm a property manager

Good for you, Manamiss 42! Thank you for your reply, but I have been rejected by Coles and Woolworths.
You can see older people working there, but they have been there for years and are very experienced.

blueevie · Jul 18, 2025

Jolliffe said:
You could become a lollipop lady

Hi, thank you for your reply, but I was rejected for that job, too.

blueevie · Jul 18, 2025

orange said:
I wish you all the Luck needed..

Thank you so much!

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